Thea, Grace, and the Weston couple went to Mr. Weston’s house. Cody drove the car. Grace was pretty weak, and she was still quite startled. The Weston had heavier guards compared with their apartment. To make Grace feel safer, they decided to live in Grandpa Weston’s house for a while.

On their way back, Thea received a call from John Gordon.

She slid the button and turned up the speaker.

“Thea! You promised no funny business. Where’s my money?! If you don’t make the transaction soon, I swear my men will smash your Mom’s store tomorrow morning!”

Thea could be sure that this idiot did not send the kidnappers. That...